1076 EECIPES AND PEESCEIPTIONS. 



so in my case. It was immediately used as directed, with the 

 most satisfactory results. 



Years afterward his hair commenced falling out again ; about 

 what would be supposed an equivalent of the tincture of lobelia 

 was used; a little castor oil was added, scented with bergamot, and 

 used as a dressing; the effect seemed to be the same as before. 

 The remedy has been given by the writer to a number of persons 

 who used it with the same success. 



To TAKE OUT FIRE FROM A BURN. 



Take equal portions lime-water and raw linseed oil. Good for 

 burns and scalds. Bathe the parts liberally with the liniment. 



This was given by W. Mansfield, of W. Eoxbury, Vt., and 

 used by him for many years in his family; claimed it to be one of 

 the best remedies ever used for these purposes. In the proportion 

 of f lime-water and J linseed oil will cure the poisoning by ivy 

 and dogwood. Wet a cloth and lay on the part, and keep con- 

 stantly wet till well. 



A lady who had had much experience with these poisons, says 

 this is the only thing that seems to take out the poison. 



CURE OF SCIATIC EHEUMATISM. 



A case of sciatic rheumatism of two years' standing, cured by 

 taking decoction of poke berries, prepared as follows: 



Put a pint of the berries in a quart of whisky. After standing 

 until fully digested, dose, one tablespoonful four times in twenty- 

 four hours, or six hours apart. The case was very severe, resisting 

 all regular treatment, and causing great suffering. Was cured in 

 a few weeks. 



Given by Eev. Mr. Button, of Evansville, 111. He obtained it 

 from the man who was cured. 



ITCH OINTMENT. 



1 oz. red precipitate; 1 oz. spirits of turpentine ; 2 oz. Bur- 

 gundy pitch; % Ib. fresh butter. Melt the butter and pitch, and 

 add the other ingredients, stirring until cold. 



INFLAMMATION OF KIDNEYS AND BLADDER. 



This was given by a leading physician as his favorite remedy. 

 Fluid extract, colchicum and digitallis, } ounce each. Dose, 10 

 drops in a tablespoonful of water every morning. 



To OPEN THE BOWELS. 



Given by Isaac Price, of Schuylkill, Chester Co., Pa. 

 Take coarse cornmeal enough to make a pint, or pint and a 

 half. Boil it about half, or parboil, to which add the size of a hick- 



